Research Expert (Executive Search & Leadership Advisory)

Research Expert (Executive Search & Leadership Advisory)

Egon Zehnder is the world’s leading retained executive search and leadership strategy services firm. Founded in 1964, the firm has over 600+ consultants and 67 offices in 36 countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Our private partnership model allows us to operate independent of any outside interests and encourages collaboration with colleagues globally. As a result of this unique culture, Egon Zehnder has the highest professional staff retention rate for a global firm in our profession. We have a blue chip client base across all industries and operate at the Board and C-suite.

Egon Zehnder specializes in assessing and recruiting senior business leaders with outstanding track records who will create competitive advantage and sustainable value. The worldwide success of the firm has been built on our insights into the people dynamics of corporations and their leadership requirements at the highest levels.

We have been present in Istanbul for more than 30 years.

Please visit our web site at http://www.egonzehnder.com/ for more details.

The Role

The Egon Zehnder Istanbul office is currently seeking a Research Expert.

Position Summary

The Research Expert is responsible for providing specialized market insight, strategic guidance and project management support as a crucial member of the client engagement team. In conjunction with internal stakeholders, the Research Expert will operate as part of a team that delivers powerful, effective human capital solutions to our clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Research & Project Leadership

• Serve as the lead Expert for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Researchers
• Act as a thought partner to the team on all aspects of projects by identifying and developing a rigorous approach and strategy (e.g., priority targets through market research, utilizing data tools, and scoping out parameters to deliver client solutions at scale and scope)
• Guide the project team throughout the search processes to drive strategy, candidate solutions and supporting client materials with a consistent focus on quality and speed
• Identify, calibrate and prioritize potential candidates through a thorough research process, the internal Firm network and external resources
• Work broadly across different Firm offerings to continue developing a well-rounded understanding of our solutions to identify the best solutions for individual client needs
• Create high-quality client documentation (e.g., candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment and client progress reports, etc.)

Strategic Business Development Support

• Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, adapting deliverables and solutions to address specific client needs
• Proactively initiate, shape, and drive effective business development activities and other business-related projects, including monitoring relevant market shifts in a segment or function, company updates, and people moves
• Act as a partner with consultants to build targeted event lists for business development-related dinners, conferences, and other points of connection

Knowledge Development & Thought Leadership

• Contribute to the Firm’s knowledge management activities by looking for opportunities to share expertise and best practices, developing a network of people within an industry or functional area and recording pertinent information
• Develop an area of subject matter expertise, providing strategic guidance and high-quality insights on important trends and topics to support client teams

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have demonstrated a solid academic record
• Professional work experience in a dynamic, project-oriented environment
• Experience in talent acquisition, executive recruitment or professional services/management consulting environment is a plus
• Previous project management experience or experience working on simultaneous projects in different teams
• Exceptional critical thinking and analysis skills
• Ability to effectively operate in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Turkish & English
• Very strong detail-orientation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• General interest and affinity for talent management
• Superior project management abilities and initiative to lead assignments with minimal guidance or supervision
• Demonstrated ability to offer creative solutions
• Forward-thinking, structured, process-oriented thinker
• Self-starter mentality; good business judgement

Egon Zehnder is committed to creating and fostering a culturally diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. We recognize the value in a wide range of ideas, perspectives, experiences and skillsets in our workplace. To learn more about Egon Zehnder’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.egonzehnder.com/diversityinitiatives.

Due to high volume, we will only be contacting applicants who meet all of the minimum requirements listed in the job description. Only those applicants who align most closely with our minimum and preferred qualifications will be contacted for an interview. The Recruiting team at Egon Zehnder will retain your application materials and may contact you regarding future opportunities.